Senator Hanna had no interest in the Alabama judgeship but had to recognize the demands of the local Republican organization. He has stated to them that he will take no further action. It would be helpful to Hanna if the appointment of Thomas B. Morton, J. H. Bingham's successor as collector ...

Senator Hanna has been thinking about President Roosevelt's message regarding trusts, organized labor, and wages. He suggests that Roosevelt focus more on trusts and less on wages as the Democrats do not think trusts are an issue and focusing on wages would only help the Democrats.

Senator Hanna understands that some of his political opponents are attempting to influence President Roosevelt against George P. Waldorf, Collector of Internal Revenue at Toledo, Ohio. Waldorf is a Hanna appointee and the Senator would like to counsel President Roosevelt if Waldorf's positio...